Bone Metabolism

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Comparing Free and Bioavailable vs Total 25(OH)D to Predict Bone Health

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Researchers sought to investigate the impact of vitamin D-specific variables on indices of bone and mineral metabolism in older adults.

Bone Quality Linked to Complications After Spinal Fusion

Abnormalities of trabecular and cortical microarchitecture are associated with skeletal complications in the six months following spinal fusion surgery.

Physical Activity Important for Osteoporosis Prevention in Older Adults

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Amit Akirov, MD

There may be an association between physical activity and osteoporosis prevention among individuals aged at least 65 years.

Balance Predictive of Low BMD in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia

By

Sheila Jacobs

Researchers determined whether balance and functional mobility predicted bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Exercise Attenuates Bariatric Surgery-Induced Bone Loss

Participation in a structured exercise program may aid bone health in patients who undergo bariatric surgery.

Long-Term Exposure to Denosumab Does Not Exacerbate Chronic Kidney Disease

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers assessed the long-term safety and efficacy of denosumab in patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (stages 2 and 3).

Vertebral Fractures Associated With COVID-19 Severity and Prognosis

By

Rose Reeb

Vertebral fractures may be an easily obtained indicator of cardiorespiratory risk and COVID-19 prognosis.

Sleeve Gastrectomy in Teens May Adversely Affect Bone Health

Adolescents with obesity undergoing sleeve gastrectomy have a decrease in lumbar volumetric bone mineral density, which is associated with increased lumbar marrow adipose tissue.

Vegans May Have Increased Risk for Total, Site-Specific Fractures

Vegans have increased risks for total fractures and some site-specific fractures compared with meat eaters.

Low-Dose CT Offers Opportunity to Screen for Osteoporosis

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) chest scans obtained for other reasons may provide opportunistic screening for osteoporosis.

COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges Osteoporosis Management

The COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively impacted osteoporosis management.